Metaldehyde (CAS 108-62-3) is a cyclic acetal tetramer of acetaldehyde. It is a white crystalline powder used primarily as a molluscicide for slug and snail control in agriculture and horticulture, and as a solid fuel and chemical intermediate.
Metaldehyde
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:108-62-3
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight:176.21
EINECS No.:203-600-2
Synonym(s):2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; Metacetaldehyde
Metaldehyde (CAS 108-62-3) is a cyclic acetal tetramer of acetaldehyde. It is a white crystalline powder used primarily as a molluscicide for slug and snail control in agriculture and horticulture, and as a solid fuel and chemical intermediate.
1. Used as a molluscicide for slug and snail control in agricultural crops, horticulture and gardens.
2. Serves as a solid fuel for camping, military and emergency applications.
3. Applied as a chemical intermediate for acetaldehyde derivatives and specialty chemicals.
4. Functions as a reference standard in pesticide residue analysis and environmental monitoring.
25kg/bag; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 108-62-3
Product Name: Metaldehyde
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₈H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight:176.21
EINECS No.:203-600-2
Synonym(s):2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane; Metacetaldehyde
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